John R. McEwen
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Someone Like You (2001)
42%
1/5
“I don't use the word "tripe" very often. But for some reason, during most of the running length of Tony Goldwyn's sappy romantic comedy Someone Like You, that word kept running through my mind.” –
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Oct 30, 2018
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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
79%
4.5/5
“For the 6th time in a row, George Lucas has done it again.” –
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Jun 25, 2005
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Ocean's Twelve (2004)
55%
3/5
“Jeez, this seems like a lot of talent for such a so-so movie.” –
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Dec 16, 2004
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I Heart Huckabees (2004)
63%
4.5/5
“This movie is definitely geared toward blue-staters.” –
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Dec 7, 2004
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The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)
68%
4/5
“The first half hour is unequivocally hysterical...[but] there's no doubt that for those of us over 12, the appearance of the closing credits is not an unwelcome sight.” –
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Nov 23, 2004
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The Polar Express (2004)
55%
4/5
“While the scenic visuals are incredible... the character animation, presumably intended to be realistic and yet have a storybook feel, is at times somewhat creepy.” –
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Nov 18, 2004
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The Incredibles (2004)
97%
4.5/5
“A hilariously fun romp through the everyday lives of comic-book superheroes.” –
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Nov 11, 2004
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Shark Tale (2004)
35%
4/5
“...not exactly original, not terribly witty, and definitely not adult-oriented. But it's still a good movie.” –
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Oct 20, 2004
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Spider-Man 2 (2004)
93%
4.5/5
“Go, Tobey, go!” –
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Jul 22, 2004
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I, Robot (2004)
57%
2.5/5
“Maybe we should start having robots write movie scripts.” –
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Jul 20, 2004
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Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)
82%
4/5
“Let me make it simple: IT IS THE CIVIC DUTY OF EVERY ADULT AMERICAN TO SEE THIS FILM.” –
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Jul 7, 2004
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The Terminal (2004)
61%
3/5
“I think I'll go watch Saving Private Ryan.” –
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Jun 23, 2004
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
91%
4/5
“Cuarn has imbued this film with his own style and dramatically changed the look and feel of the Potter universe...which I see as a marked improvement.” –
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Jun 10, 2004
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The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
45%
2.5/5
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Jun 4, 2004
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Shrek 2 (2004)
89%
4.5/5
“...it is a rewarding experience just to play "spot the hilarious movie reference" even if you don't care about the exploits of Shrek et al. But you do care.” –
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May 27, 2004
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Troy (2004)
53%
2.5/5
“This movie makes it look like there haven't been any advances in dialogue and acting technique since Charlton Heston's day.” –
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May 20, 2004
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The Cooler (2003)
77%
4/5
“Macy performs this familiar role as adroitly as ever...but [doesn't] exactly break any new ground.” –
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Apr 8, 2004
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21 Grams (2003)
80%
4.5/5
“21 Grams...is intelligent, well-written, and told with a unique style, and it features some of the best acting presently available.” –
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Mar 31, 2004
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Girl With a Pearl Earring (2003)
73%
4/5
“Webber's film drips with art, but it doesn't exactly inspire deeply felt emotion.” –
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Mar 18, 2004
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In America (2002)
90%
4.5/5
“In America is another gem from this great Irish director, and it deserves to be seen no matter what country you're from.” –
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Mar 11, 2004
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Seabiscuit (2003)
78%
4/5
“One of those real-life dramas that seems to be tailor-made for the silver screen.” –
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Mar 6, 2004
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The Passion of the Christ (2004)
49%
4.5/5
“...up there with the greatest films of the genre, [although] the director's approach may be somewhat excessive in terms of violence.” –
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Feb 26, 2004
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Monster (2003)
82%
4.5/5
“Theron's attitude, her walk, her body language are totally different from anything she's done before... [this is] an acting tour-de-force.” –
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Feb 19, 2004
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Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004)
69%
3.5/5
“...succeeds adequately enough at the lower expectations it establishes.” –
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Feb 12, 2004
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
79%
4.5/5
“...Full of colorful visuals, amazing special effects, and plenty of silly fun for the whole family.” –
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Feb 10, 2004
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